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Best Ways to Cater Hobbies and Academics

As a Teenager you already face so many physical, psychological issues. In this article we are trying to acknowledge teenage issue of dealing with hobbies or interests & academics. In Teenagers there is so much pressure of studies already, and having a hobby becomes essential part. It is incredible to have one or more hobbies or interests to carve your personality. But only having a hobby doesn’t work. Every individual is unique and so is each person’s interests too. In spite of wasting unplanned time, getting hooked to hobby can definitely enhance skills and become an integral part of life.

So here are some quick tips on how to cater your hobbies without hampering your studies:

Plan & Set Goals

Here is a famous quote by Norman Vincent Peale, “All successful people have a goal. No one can get anywhere unless he knows where he wants to go and what he wants to be or do. ”

It is very rightly said that unless you do not have a goal, you would never get anything. So first and foremost set short term goals like spending 15 minutes each day with activity or interes. With passing time you will figure out how to manage the studies and hobbies.

Spend time with those who have similar interests

The motive of pursuing a hobby is not making it stressful part of life, rather it must be intended to relieve pressure. Initially you can maybe look for friends or people you know. And gradually you can join a club or classes for the same.

Follow social media groups or Professionals

It is really necessary to not get demotivated, professionals could be best reference in this case. Being a newbie is nothing new. Everyone who is great at something now was some day a novice.

Perfection is good but not a Must!

Initially it is important to spend time without thinking meticulously, as you can’t become an expert of everything. In some time you will yourself be able to figure out how to deal with hobbies and academics and get perfection also.

The crux of the story is dear teenager don’t pressurise yourself. As a teenager it is essential to spend time with yourself, to understand what is your interest and what exactly do you want to pursue. Also you can collate hobbies and studies to make it easier to pursue both at the same time. Take reviews and suggestions from friends and family. Although you can also keep self analysing your skills.

3 simple steps of making an effective daily routine

Better time management is the key to feel more productive and achieve your maximum potential, in whatever you are planning to do.

Time management is not a cake walk usually, perhaps it’s not a war either. One has to be precise about a few things and an easily followable to-do-list can be made. Now the question is what are those few aspects which can contribute to make a routine. Also how to make such a daily to-do list which is realistic and easily manageable.

Here are 3 simple steps of making an effective daily routine list.

Be clear about your Tasks

This is the primary step to be taken, try to figure out all the tasks which you want to do. It could be studying, playing, spending time with family & friends or doing painting or singing. This is basically an accumulation of tasks that you need to accomplish. Now prioritize the activities which you have to do daily. Like if you are a student studying is a priority, for others it could be different.

Organize all your Tasks

Once you have crossed level one, i.e the first step, you can easily head towards organizing tasks. It’s your choice to plan your list, according to your habits. But after preparing schedule you must be responsible to follow it as it is. To be sure about it you can go for weekly plans.

Turn out to be More Accountable

If you have to finish any assignment or task on a fixed date, mention it in your to-do list. Also putting the list somewhere which is always visible to you is quite effective mostly. And in order to check if you are following the routine well or not, you can share your list with someone who can keep an eye on you.

Following a proper time routine is not about a boundation. It’s about being successful by easy time management. You needn’t be completely strict with yourself, rather be flexible by keeping some blank spaces. So that unplanned activities do not hamper your schedule. A good daily routine is like an anchor which gives you consistency and freedom to explore along with solace.

If you have any other queries or time management tips do share them for others also in the comment section below. In case you need more help or advice you can always chat with our experts or send an email to expert@teentalkindia.com

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